Thinking about inviting some friends for dinner but worrying about what to make for dessert? You can make caramel custard to cater to their sweet craving, everyone will love that.
Don’t know how to make it? No worries, here we come to your rescue with an easy and delicious recipe for making this amazing dessert. So without further ado, let’s directly jump onto the Perfect Caramel Custard Recipe.
What is Caramel Custard
Custard is a popular classic dish, but caramel custard, also known as flan, is a modern version of custard. It is usually made with eggs and topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. This dessert is renowned for its silky texture and the contrast between its rich, sweet, and slightly bitter glossy caramel. People from all over the world love this dessert so much.
Most people love it chilled, but some prefer to have it warm. A great dessert recipe for a quick yet mouthwatering treat.
How to Make Caramel Custard
To make a classic caramel custard, start by melting 2 tablespoons of sugar in a mold over low heat. Stir continuously until it turns golden and smooth. Set the caramel aside to cool completely. In a bowl, whisk together 3 room-temperature eggs, vanilla essence, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add milk to the mixture and combine well.
Once the caramel has hardened, pour the egg-milk mixture into the mold, and cover it with a lid. Prepare a pan with 2 cups of water and a kitchen towel, then place the mold in the pan. Add weight on top of the mold and cook it on low flame for 30–40 minutes.
After cooking, let the custard cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate it for 2 hours. Your delicious caramel custard will be ready by then! Enjoy!
Caramel Custard Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence
- ½ cup of sugar
- 350 mili grams of milk
- 2 cups of water (for steaming)
Directions
- First, take 2 tablespoons of sugar in a mold and melt the sugar in low flame. Try to stir continuously while the sugar is melting.
- Once the sugar is melted completely and gets a nice caramel color, keep this aside to cool completely.
- Then, take 3 eggs in a bowl at room temperature. Now add ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence and ½ cup of sugar.
- Now mix the ingredients with the help of a whisk until the sugar gets melted. Then, add 350 milligrams of milk to the egg mixture and mix it all together.
- Once the caramel is set properly pour the egg and milk mixture into the mold and cover it with the lid.
- Then, take 2 cups of water in a pan and put a kitchen towel in it. Now place the mold in the kitchen.
- At this point keep a heavy thing on the mold. Now boil it for 30-40 minutes at low medium flame.
- After 30-40 minutes remove it from flame. You can see that caramel custard is ready. Now let it be cool. Once it gets cool completely keep it in the refrigerator.
- After 2 hours, take it out of the refrigerator and unmold it onto a plate. You will see a nice color, and the caramel custard will be perfectly made.
- Now, before serving, you can add some nuts on top of your caramel custard for Agarnish. It’s totally optional. Slice the caramel custard and serve.
Side Dishes Are Perfect with Caramel Custard
I can enjoy caramel custard on its own without any side dishes. However, pairing it with complementary dishes can elevate its sweet and creamy flavor. You can try it with fresh fruit salad. A mix of strawberries, oranges, and kiwi adds a refreshing, tangy contrast to the caramel custard’s richness.
My mother loves to enjoy it with a handful of roasted nuts like almonds or hazelnuts, which add a delightful crunch and nutty depth.
My best friend prefers it with buttery shortbread cookies, as their crisp texture beautifully complements the custard’s silky smoothness. You can also try it with dark chocolate sauce or some grated chocolate on top. It gives a hint of bitterness that pairs wonderfully with the caramel sweetness.
Chef’s Tips
- Before pouring into the mold, strain the custard mixture to remove any egg strands or bubbles for a silky texture.
- While making caramel, use low heat and stir constantly to avoid burning the sugar. The perfect caramel has a deep amber color without any bitterness.
- Placing the mold in a pan with water helps distribute heat evenly. This ensures the custard cooks gently and uniformly.
- Run a knife around the edges of the mold before flipping to ensure a clean release and perfect presentation.